We provide tools, training, and resources that empower individuals with dyslexia to thrive in education and beyond. We partner with families and equip educators with research-based best practices. Together, we improve literacy and foster more inclusive classrooms and workplaces.
Our bold aspiration is simple yet powerful: to leave no child behind.
Dyslexia is the most common learning difference, impacting approximately 1 in 5 people.
It affects how the brain processes language, which can make reading, writing, and sometimes even math or executive functioning more challenging. At the same time, dyslexics have remarkable strengths in creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking.
People with dyslexia are bright, capable, and full of potential.
Up to
20%
of the population
is dyslexic
7.5M
Canadians have dyslexia, including ~1.1M school
children
80%
of people with dyslexia are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed
*Estimates based on research by Yale University, University of Cambridge, and Made by Dyslexia.
Students with dyslexia thrive when educators recognize their learning differences and provide evidence-based instruction. Yet, in Canada and globally, education systems remain unequipped to meet their needs.
Lack of support affects more than academics; it impacts society. Without intervention, children are at greater risk for poor literacy, low confidence, and school disengagement, leading to mental health issues, unemployment, and even homelessness.
At the heart of our vision is a commitment to changing this reality – ensuring that every person with dyslexia has the opportunity to succeed, both in school and in life.
We take a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the education system as a whole. Our work addresses the core challenges associated with dyslexia: reading, writing, math, and executive functioning, while also providing essential social and emotional supports.
Services are currently provided through the FAX Outreach and Training Centre until the Centre for Dyslexia becomes fully operational.
Early literacy screening and intervention builds the foundation for lifelong learning. Identifying challenges early and accessing support empowers families, improves outcomes, and ensures children thrive academically and emotionally from the start.
Children and youth with dyslexia deserve a future full of opportunity. Outreach programs remove learning barriers, develop independence, build confidence, and equip students and families with tools for success.
Through evidence-based, multisensory training, educators gain knowledge, skills and the practical tools to meet diverse needs, fostering inclusive classrooms where students with dyslexia – and all learners – are empowered to thrive.
Explore our Community Education Series and access a hub of articles, tools, and practical guidance to help families, educators, and healthcare professionals better support people with dyslexia.
MAY 2026
25
7:00-8:30pm
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Nicola Lott, FAx Executive Function Skill Development and Math Essentials Program Lead
Learn how math challenges can be connected to executive function skills that help children hold, organize, and apply mathematical thinking, and gain strategies to support learners struggling with math.
APR 2026
16
7:00-8:30pm
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Laura Jackson, author and learning disability specialist
Through relatable stories and first-hand experience as a mom, Laura will shed light on the core characteristics of dyscalculia and share practical guidance on how to support your dyscalculic child at school and at home.
JAN 2026
22
7:00-8:30pm
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES
Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Presenter: David Chalk, Canadian tech entrepreneur, AI visionary, and former TV host
In this talk, David reveals how emotional safety, pattern learning, and language discovery unlock reading in powerful ways that build capability, confidence, and creative strength.
